Why Your Spider Plant Isn't Producing Babies

A spider plant on a porch watered every two weeks with rainwater isn't making plantlets because of three likely issues: insufficient light, oversized pot, or excessive drying between waterings.

Requirements for Plantlets

• Tight pot—roots should fill the container
• Bright light (not necessarily full sun)
• Water thoroughly when soil surface feels dry

Fixes

Repot into a smaller container. Ensure good light. Water more frequently. Plantlets form on stolons when the plant feels secure and well-resourced.